Devasahayam Pillai: A Caste Martyr
After assuming the Vatican in March 2013, Pope Francis is focusing on martyrdom in the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope has given the Catholic Church a
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After assuming the Vatican in March 2013, Pope Francis is focusing on martyrdom in the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope has given the Catholic Church a
A miracle attributed to Devasahayam was recognised by Pope Francis in 2014, clearing the path to his canonisation in 2022
Who was Devasahayam Pillai, first Indian layman to be declared saint by Pope Francis? - Pope Francis declared 18th-century Indian layman Devasahayam Pillai a saint on Sunday, making him the first person from India with the title.
Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony here.